Certinia Architect

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Certinia Architect to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Certinia (formerly FinancialForce) solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting and deploying Certinia applications within the Salesforce ecosystem. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of Certinia solutions to meet business needs. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient Certinia configurations. 
• Ensure seamless integration of Certinia with Salesforce and other enterprise applications. 
• Provide technical leadership and best practices in Certinia architecture, customization, and development. 
• Perform system assessments and optimizations to enhance performance and usability. 
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and architectural artifacts.
• Work closely with development teams, Salesforce admins, and business analysts to implement enhancements. 
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to empower internal teams on Certinia best practices. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience with Certinia (FinancialForce) architecture, configuration, and implementation. 
• Strong expertise in the Salesforce platform, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning, and integration capabilities. 
• Hands-on experience with Certinia modules such as PSA (Professional Services Automation), Services Estimator, and Revenue Management. 
• Deep understanding of Salesforce data models, security, workflows, and automation.. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable solutions. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Salesforce and Certinia certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Certinia Certified Professional) are a plus. 
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. 
• Knowledge of financial management principles and accounting processes. 
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-level projects. 

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.